A newly discovered species of spider in the Ecuadorean Amazon mimics a pathogen, known as a zombie fungus, to protect itself.

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Scientists have officially brought genetic engineering to the spider's web. For the first time, researchers have created a gene-edited spider that spins red fluorescent silk. Led by a team at the ...

A comprehensive meta-analysis has shown that fasting doesn't reduce cognitive performance in adults – but does affects kids and teens. "For most healthy adults, the findings offer reassurance: you can ...

Just inside the first gallery devoted to “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibit” at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, there is a life-size Spider-Man statue or mannequin. I don’t ...